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Video Orientation to the University of Pennsylvania Library's LJS 309 - Nakhtnebef collateral letter, by Nakhtnebef, son of Pamerour. Written in 201 or 200 B.C.. 

 This manuscript is a guarantee by Nakhtnebef, son of Pamerour of Memphis, to Hor, son of Padiousir the brewer, that he will pay back the value of one-fifth of the brewery in Meidum (40 deben or 200 staters) within two days if called upon, pledging his house and possessions as collateral. Written in 25 lines of Demotic script on papyrus with signatures of five witnesses. 

Ancient Brewing: Beer Before Hops

This year, the herb world celebrates hops as ‘Herb of the Year’, designated by the International Herb Association. Although hops offer myriad uses, we know it best for its role in brewing beer. Yet, hops is a relatively new ingredient in the long history of this beverage. In fact, a variety of other herbs traditionally supplied the main flavor in everyone’s favorite suds.

Ancient Brewing

Beer is…